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THE ITALIANS HAVE THE CUSTOM OF DRINKING WATER AFTER
RECEIVING THE HOST AT COMMUNION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS
IS TO WASH DOWN ANY PARTICLES REMAINING IN THE MOUTH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 03-30-1968
IN THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH, A PERSON SOMETIMES
ABSTAINS FROM ALL MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR THREE
DAYS BEFORE HE TAKES COMMUNION.
Submitter comment:
ALTHOUGH IT IS NO LONGER BELIEVED NECESSARY TO DO THIS,
IT IS STILL PRACTICED OUT OF CUSTOM BY MEMBERS OF
THE CHURCH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 11-20-1971
PROMISES
IF SOMEONE NEEDS AN ANSWER TO A SPECIAL INTENTION, THEY
OFTEN PROMISE GOD THAT IF THE INTENTION IS ANSWERED
THEY WILL MAKE A PILGRIMAGE TO THE CATHEDRAL IN MEXICO
CITY WHERE THE CAPE OF SAN JUAN IS. THE PEOPLE ENTER
THE CHURCH AND GO UP TO THE ALTAR ON THEIR KNEES, WITH
A CANDLE IN THEIR HANDS. THIS IS THE FULFILLMENT
OF THEIR PROMISE.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER SHRINES
WHICH ARE USED AS PILGRIM SPOTS, SHE, HERSELF HAD TO WALK
TWENTY MILES TO A SHRINE IN FULFILLMENT OF A PROMISE
CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF A COUSIN.
Where learned: WESTERN YMCA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 11-11-1971
PILGRIMAGE
IN BOLOGNA ITALY, THERE IS THE CHURCH OF ST. LUKE.
IF ONE COMMITS A GRAVE SIN, THE PENANCE IS IN THE
FORM OF A PILGRIMAGE TO THE CHURCH OF ST. LUKE. THE
PENITANT BEGINS AT THE PORTA SARAGOZZA AND PROCEEDS
TWO MILES TO THE FOOT OF THE HILL WHERE THE CHURCH IS,
AND THEN ANOTHER FIVE MILES TO THE TOP OF THE HILL
TO THE CHURCH. THE ENTIRE SEVEN MILES IS WALKED ON
THE KNEES!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MARYGROVE COLLEGE ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 00001968 FALL
PILGRIMAGES
IN SAUDI, ARABIA, PILGRIMAGES ARE PLANNED INTO MECCA.
IT IS CUSTOM THAT ON THESE TRIPS, MEN WEAR TWO
TOWELS, ALL THE WOMEN WEAR A CLOTH PLAIN DRESS,
NO JEWELS; OR ANY KIND OF ACCESSORY MAY BE WORN WITH
THIS. THIS IS TO SIGNIFY EQUALITY BETWEEN EVERYONE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
INDIAN RELIGIOUS CUSTOM
HINDUISM IS THE ONLY RELIGION IN THE WORLD WHICH DOES
NOT ACCEPT CONVERTS. ONE MUST BE BORN TO BE A TRUE
HINDU, BUT MAY FOLLOW THE TEACHINGS INVOLVED IF IT
IS WISHED.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 02-29-1968
THE "VOICE" IS THE BULLETIN PUBLISHED BY THE GREATER NEW MT. MORIAH CHURCH.
ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT COVER IS THE "ORDER OF SERVICE," INCLUDING THE "CALL TO WORSHIP."
THE LIST IS: PROCESSIONAL (BY THE CHOIR); PASTORAL PRAYER; ANTHEM (BY CHOIR); RESPONSIVE READING;
MORNING HYMN; MISSION GIVING; INVOCATION CHANT, CHORAL RESPONSE; SELECTIONS; ANNOUNCEMENTS; GREETING;
GENERAL OFFERING AND TITHE; SERMON, ALTAR CALL; INVITATION; CONSECRATION OFFERING; BENEDICTION.
THE BULLETIN (SEPT. 24, 1967) HAS IN IT THE HYMN "HIGHER GROUND," THE RESPONSIVE READING, THE
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE LAST SUNDAY (LISTING THE TOTAL INCOME FOR THAT SUNDAY); THE SICK AND SHUT
IN WITH THEIR ADDRESSES; ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS; A LIST OF TITHERS AND AMOUNTS; A LIST OF NEW
MEMBERS; COMING EVENTS; A WORD TO THE SICK AND SHUT-IN; REVIVAL-A LIST OF NAMES WITH AMOUNTS.
BENJAMIN J. HOOKS IS THE PASTOR OF GREATER NEW MT. MORIAH.
James Callow comment:
ON ANOTHER CARD, YOU TELL US THAT THIS IS A NEGRO
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Where learned: GREATER NEW MT MORIAH CHURCH
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 09-24-1967
RESPONSIVE READING (PSALM 1)
MINISTER: BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE
COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY, NOR STANDETH IN THE WAY
OF SINNERS, NOR SITTETH IN THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL.
CONGREGATION: BUT HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW OF THE
LORD; AND IN HIS LAW DOTH HE MEDITATE DAY AND NIGHT.
MINISTER: AND HE SHALL BE LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY THE
RIVERS OF WATER, THAT BRINGETH FORTH HIS FRUIT IN
HIS SEASON; HIS LEAF ALSO SHALL NOT WITHER, AND
WHATSOEVER HE DOETH SHALL PROSPER.
CONGREGATION: THE UNGODLY ARE NOT SO: BUT ARE LIKE
THE CHAFF WHICH THE WIND DRIVETH AWAY.
MINISTER: THEREFORE, THE UNGODLY SHALL NOT STAND
IN THE JUDGEMENT NOR SINNERS IN THE CONGREGATION
OF THE RIGHTEOUS.
ALL TOGETHER: FOR THE LORD KNOWETH THE WAY OF THE
RIGHTEOUS BUT THE WAY OF THE UNGODLY SHALL PERISH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 09-24-1967
HIGHER GROUND
I'M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY,
NE W HEIGHTS I'M GAINING EV'RY DAY;
STILL PRAYING AS I ON-WARD BOUND,
"LORD, PLANT MY FEET ON HIGHER GROUND."
REFRAIN II
MY HEART HAS NO DESIRE TO STAY WHERE
DOUBT ARISE AND FEARS DISMAY;
THO' SOME MAY DWELL WHERE THESE ABOUND
MY PRAYER, MY AIM, IS HIGHER GROUND.
REFRAIN IV
I WANT TO SCALE THE UTMOST HEIGHT,
AND CATCH A GLEAM OF GLORY BRIGHT,
BUT STILL I'LL PRAY TILL HEAV'N I'VE FOUND,
"LORD, LEAD ME ON TO HIGHER GROUND.
REFRAIN
LORD, LIFT ME UP, AND I SHALL STAND
BY FAITH, ON HEAVEN'S TABLE-LAND;
A HIGHER PLANE THAN I HAVE FOUND,
LORD, PLANT MY FEET ON HIGHER GROUND.
A-MEN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 09-24-1967
HOLY WATER BELIEF
AFTER BLESSING YOURSELF WITH HOLY WATER, YOU SHOULD
SPRINKLE THE REMAINING DROPS ON THE GROUND TO
QUENCH THE THIRST OF THE SOULS IN HELL AND
PURGATORY.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Church |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
CHURCH CUSTOM
IF ONE RECEIVES COMMUNION AND MAKES A WISH IN A
NEW CHURCH, THAT WISH WILL COME TRUE.
Submitter comment: TOLD TO INFORMANT BY HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Church |
Date learned: 02-10-1967
CHURCH CUSTOM
IT WAS THE CUSTOM AT ST. GEORGE'S LITHUANIAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH IN DETROIT (MICHIGAN) TO LIGHT A
BLESSED CANDLE DURING A THUNDERSTORM. THE
CHURCH HAS SINCE BEEN TORN DOWN.
Submitter comment: TOLD TO HER BY HER MOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 02-10-1967
POLISH CUSTOM
WHEN MY MOTHER WAS A YOUNG GIRL, THERE WAS A SMALL
HOLY WATER FONT AT HER FRONT DOOR. UPON LEAVING THE
HOUSE, ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WERE EXPECTED TO
"BLESS THEMSELVES." AFTER THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED,
MY GRANDMOTHER OR SOMEONE NEARBY WOULD SAY-IN
POLISH-"GO WITH GOD." WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL WOULD
RETURN HOME FROM CHURCH, MY GRANDMOTHER WOULD SAY
-IN POLISH-"BLESSED BE JESUS CHRIST FOREVER AND
FOREVER."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Home CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Home SPEECH -- Gesture |
A CHILD SAVING HIS FIRST COMMUNION TIE AND BURNING
IT WHEN AND IF HE COMMITS A MORTAL SIN.
Submitter comment: DOES NOT REMEMBER (WHEN LEARNED)
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Crucial Moment of Life Life Cycle |
Date learned: 10-28-1967
RELIGIOUS
PENTECOSTAL PEOPLE FAST (GO WITHOUT FOOD) EVERY
TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, TO KEEP THEM PURE OF SIN.
Submitter comment: THIS IS REALLY A FACT.
Where learned: ALABAMA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Year CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Week Day Hour |
RELIGIOUS GESTURE
A RELIGIOUS CUSTOM IN MY FAMILY IS THAT MEN TIP THEIR HAT AND
WOMEN MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS WHEN PASSING BY A CHURCH.
Submitter comment: FREQUENTLY PRACTICED
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 00001930S
HOLY WEEK CUSTOM.
AN ITALIAN CUSTOM FOR HOLY WEEK IS THE RECITING OF THE STATIONS OF
THE CROSS, WHICH DEPICTS THE LORD'S CRUCIFIXION. THIS WOULD BE
DONE EACH DAY OF THE WEEK IN THE SAME CHURCH AND SERVES AS A FORM
OF PENANCE.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS MORE OF A CUSTOM THAN A RELIGIOUS BELIEF AND IS, FOR THE MOST
PART, NOT DONE BY ITALIANS IN AMERICA. SAYING IT IN THE SAME CHURCH
EVERY DAY IS SUPPOSED TO INCREASE THE PERSON'S CLOSENESS WITH GOD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Holy Week BELIEF -- Church |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
THE WIDOW MUST GO TO MASS EVERY MONTH FOR THE SOUL THAT DIED.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS ORIGINALLY LEARNED IN WATERTOWN, NEW YORK
Where learned: NEW YORK ; WATERTOWN
Date learned: 00-00-1939
THE WIDOW MAY NOT GO TO ANY FESTIVALS EXCEPT RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS
FOR A YEAR.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS ORIGINALLY LEARNED IN WATERTOWN, NEW YORK
Where learned: NEW YORK ; WATERTOWN
Date learned: 00-00-1939
PUT A CONTRIBUTION ON THE STATUE OF A SAINT DURING A PROCESSION
AND THAT SAINT WILL PRAY FOR YOU.
Submitter comment:
THE STATUES ARE DRESSED IN CLOAKS AND VEILS. THE MONEY IS PINNED ON
THE CLOAKS AND VEILS.
THIS WAS ORIGINALLY LEARNED IN WATERTOWN, NEW YORK
Where learned: NEW YORK ; WATERTOWN
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church BELIEF -- Religious hero BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00-00-1937